2021 Kia Seltos: Review, Trims, Specs, Price, New Interior Features, Exterior Design, and Specifications

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2021 Kia Seltos Review: Balanced Brilliance

by Aiden Eksteen

Slotting in-between the pragmatic Kia Telluride and the cutesy Kia Soul, the 2021 Kia Seltos offers Americans a nice balance between performance, versatility, and value in another stylish and subcompact composition. Kia presents the Seltos crossover with two powertrain setups - outputs ranging between 132 and 175 horsepower and 132 and 195 lb-ft of torque. With its capable powertrains, stylish design, commodious and practical cabin, and abundance of contemporary features, the 2021 Seltos is a genuinely appealing offer in the ever-popular classification. Of course, competition is fierce within the crossover SUV market, especially with admired marques such as theHonda HR-V,Ford EcoSport, andHyundai Konaall garnering a lot of favor. Nevertheless, the first generation of the Seltos crossover bears a distinct and truly attractive aesthetic that sets it apart from the competition, and without any compromise to its other qualities.

Read in this review:

Exterior Design9/10
Performance9/10
Fuel Economy8/10
Interior & Cargo10/10
Infotainment & Features10/10
Reliability9/10
Safety10/10
Value For Money10/10

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2021 Kia Seltos Changes:What’s The Difference vs The 2020 Kia Seltos?

Being an all-new sport-utility vehicle line for Kia, everything about the Seltos is brand new. The newborn takes some cues from its wildly successful relative, the Telluride, and shrinks them down to bite-size portions.

Pros and Cons

Distinct and contemporary design
Commodious and featureful cabin
Exceptional fuel-economy figures
Value-rich and affordable pricing
Superlative safety rating

Underpowered 2.0-liter engine
Erratic dual-clutch transmission
Engine and CVT can be noisy

Best Deals on 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Kia Seltos S

$23,000

48岁的677 miles

2021 Kia Seltos S

$22,000

32,594 miles

2021 Kia Seltos S

$27,999

N/A miles

2021 Kia Seltos EX

25700美元

25,263 miles

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2021 Kia Seltos Trims

See trim levels and configurations:

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain	Price (MSRP)
S	2.0L Inline-4 Gas	Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)	Front-Wheel Drive Other	$21,990
LX	2.0L Inline-4 Gas	Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)	Other	$21,990
EX	2.0L Inline-4 Gas	Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)	Other	$25,290
S Turbo	1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas	7-Speed Automatic	Other	$25,490
SX Turbo	1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas	7-Speed Automatic	Other	$27,890

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2021 Seltos Exterior

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Dimensions

Length 172.0 in
Wheelbase 103.5 in
Height 63.6 in
Max Width 70.9 in
Wi面前dth 62.0 in
Rear Width 62.4
Curb Weight 2,948.0 lbs

Exterior Colors

Starbright Yellow/Black Roof+$345
Cherry Black+$345
Clear White/Black Roof+$345
Dark Ocean Blue/White Roof+$345
Snow White Pearl+$345
Dark Ocean Blue/Black Roof+$345
Steel Gray
Gravity Gray
Starbright Yellow
Neptune Blue
Dark Ocean Blue
Mars Orange

2021 Seltos Performance

Engine and Transmission

Engines

1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas, 2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Transmissions

7-Speed Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrains

FWD, Other

2021 Seltos Interior

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Seating and Interior Space

Seating capacity

5-seater

Front Leg Room 41.4 in
Front Head Room 40.0 in
Rear Leg Room 38.0 in
Rear Head Room 38.4 in

2021 Seltos Trunk and Cargo Space

2021 Seltos Safety and Reliability

Warranty

Basic:
5 Years \ 60,000 Miles
Drivetrain:
10 Years \ 100,000 Miles
Corrosion:
5 Years \ 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance:
5 Years \ 60,000 Miles

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Verdict:Is the 2021 Kia Seltos A Good SUV?

In the ever-popular realm of crossover SUVs, the Kia Seltos stands out for its suave, unique, and contemporary design and for all the value it offers at its low entry price of just $21,990. Both powertrains offer a nice balance between power, reliability, and efficiency, and their availability makes the Seltos just a little more configurable than many of its competitors. The Seltos also boasts a premium-feeling, modern, and pragmatic interior that's commodious, featureful, and exceptionally well-built. It actually offers more passenger space and cargo room than many of its top 5-door competitors. All of these distinguished qualities are met by a faultless safety review of the 2021 Kia Seltos by both the NHTSA and the IIHS. This may be the Kia Seltos' first year in the USA, but it's come in with a bang and clearly exhibits its advantages over many of the other cars in its class. It's an exceptional all-round pick within the segment, especially for those looking to get the most bang for their buck.

What Kia Seltos Model Should I Buy?

To get the most value out of the 2021 Kia Seltos crossover's price, we'd suggest going for the mid-spec EX model. That is, of course, if you don't mind settling for the weaker four-pot engine. It otherwise comes outfitted with just about all the same creature comforts, conveniences, and tech as the top-spec SX Turbo. If you just want the best Seltos all-round, the top-spec SX Turbo is certainly the one to go for. It's the only trim in the line that comes standard-fit with the fanciful 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen that features onboard navigation, SiriusXM radio, and a premium eight-speaker Bose surround-sound system.